2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Ford Galaxy and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 167 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Galaxy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
